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he national convention on gender and women’s em-powerment, Te Whare Pora

- The Weaving House will be held in Wanaka on April 8-9 at the Lake Wanaka Centre.

The programme of 14 speak-ers over two days will discuss current issues facing women in our society. Women leaders in topi-cal fields will talk on such issues as human rights, domestic violence, gender pay equity, women in the media, women in politics, education

and health.The event is being hosted by the

Te Whare Pora Charitable Trust and will feature prominent top aca-demics Louise Nicholas, Christch-urch’s Michele Palmer and master of ceremonies Liz Breslin who is a local poet and playwright.

National President of the Maori Women’s League Prue Kapua will open the discussion on Friday morning. The event has been described by our nation’s leading women as a “fascinating and im-portant occasion” and “an ambi-tious and inspiring event.”

“These will be perspectives from

New Zealand women who have in-depth understanding of our in-stitutions and current status. There will be a panel discussion and stalls with plenty of time to share ideas. Why Wanaka? Everything must start from somewhere, it may as well be from a nurturing place,” spokesperson Amy Pearl said.

Dame Sukhi Turner will be mod-erating the panel discussion on Saturday April 9 featuring come-dian and writer Michele A’Court, National Sexual Violence Survivor Advocate Louise Nicholas and Reproductive Rights Advocate and author Dame Margaret Sparrow.

Sukhi said it is important to have this type of conference for women.

“We are very blessed to have this event in Wanaka. I was told who was going to be there and I said I would love to be a part of it,” she said. “Despite the fact women in New Zealand are for the most part well looked after, you just have to look at some of the things that are happening in our society to see there is more work to do. Even though we are much better off than women who live in the Middle East, it is important to meet and consider the rights of women.

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ore than 50,000 flocked to the town over Easter weekend to see the world-famous War-

birds airshow, which has been de-scribed as the best yet.

General manager Ed Taylor said that he was absolutely thrilled with all the positive feedback he has re-ceived since the weekend, and that although it was difficult to gauge how many were at the public lake show on Friday afternoon, he was absolutely thrilled that more than 50,000 people attended.

“It’s great to hear the amazing feedback, on social media and via email. One of our busiest pilots Brett Emeny, who flew the Catalina and

was part of the Yak 52 team, has been coming for many years and said that it was the best by far.”

The international air show pre-sented aircraft displays across the weekend, including a public display over Lake Wanaka on Good Friday, in which the Catalina flying boat took off from the water.

Plans have already begun for the next Warbirds in 2018, which will mark the show’s 30th anniversary.

“It’s a special milestone, and we’re already planning some special things. Rather than making it bigger and better, we want to focus on con-tinuing to deliver a great product for the people, and one that is financially viable, which it is. I want to see War-birds continue for another 30 years,” Ed said.

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Domestic violence still happens and women are still vulnerable.”

She said women are respected in the main, but there are still inequities.

“We can’t just sit back and enjoy the wonderful quality of life we have in our society. We need to come together to see what people are doing in this area and celebrate equality and feminism. All the women speaking at this event are stars in their own area and have

contributed greatly to the improve-ment of women’s rights in our country,” Sukhi said.

Te Whare Pora Convention is be-ing held in the Lake Wanaka Centre and is free. To book your place to attend register at tewharepora.nz. There will be a koha at the door, a donation for the local Wanaka Women’s Support Group.

The event is being sponsored by the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Otago Community Trust.

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The Plastic Bag Free Wanaka movement is gathering momen-tum with local businesses joining in the revolution. Following the Facebook posts of the group, you just can’t help being inspired by the common thread of posts from private residents and businesses. The group is inspired by many people from around the world who also want to remove plastic bags from our environment.

It seems the word has spread that Wanaka is behind the push to remove plastic bags from the Wanaka community.

This week the Plastic Bag Free Wanaka group are launching a competition to choose a reusable bag design. The winning design will be used for the Plastic Bag Free Wanaka campaign. The group’s mission is to “Get rid of plastic bags in Wanaka for a cleaner future”.

Group secretary Sarah Berger said, “The guidelines and criteria for this competition are the design must be Wanaka specific to appeal to locals, tourists and store owners. The design must have great aesthetics and be effective in conveying a plastic bag-free town.

Design entries should be emailed in high resolution to [email protected] by May 1.

Veolia will be installing a new water main at the end of Ballantyne Road tonight (Thursday). The water will be turned off from 10pm Thursday until around 2am on Friday to facilitate the work in the areas outlined in red on the map. The lines will then be flushed by Veolia but if residents in the affected area find their water is discoloured, run the tap for a minute or two.

Wanaka water to be turned off temporarily

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The New Zealand Rabbit Coordina-tion Group is working with Landcare Research to seek approval to introduce K5 into New Zealand to help control rabbit damage. The virus, called RHDV1-K5, is a Korean strain of the lethal calicivirus already present in New Zealand that causes rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD). Rabbit damage costs the agricultural industry tens of millions in control and lost production each year.

Landcare Research rabbit bio-control initiative leader Dr Janine Duckworth hopes the virus will be approved for release in New Zealand next autumn. Approval from MPI and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is required before it can be imported.

Janine said K5 had undergone thorough testing in Australia, where it is likely to be approved for release

later this year. “They’ve been testing lots of different strains and K5 is the one that looks the best. It could reduce rabbit numbers between 25 and 30 percent.”

She warns K5 isn’t a “silver bullet” to New Zealand’s rabbit problem.

“It is hard to imagine there will ever be a silver bullet to eradicate rabbits,” she said.

Federated Farmers provincial president Phill Hunt said this summer had been a very productive breeding season for rabbits and the approval to introduce the new virus would be welcome.

“It would be wonderful. It would be another tool in the toolbox for farmers. The good thing about a disease like this is that it will reduce rabbit numbers in conservation blocks, lifestyle blocks and produc-tion farmland,” Phill said.

A vaccine is available for owners of domestic rabbits to protect their pets from the virus.

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Hawea Flat artist Robyn Bardas has opened an exhibition of her work in Alexandra, show- casing a range of paintings produced for her masters degree.

This is Robyn’s first exhibition since her masters show in Dunedin, which marked the completion of her masters in fine art, achieved by weekly commutes from Hawea to Dunedin.

“It has been a real commitment and it was hard on my family. The long commute almost became part of my work, with the landscapes I saw

influencing me in a really good way,” Robyn said. The exhibition showcases a range of Robyn’s

landscape works, which are between five and nine metres long.

“It felt really good to be bringing my work home and showing these landscapes from this beautiful place in which we live to a lot of people. Showing my work feels very personal and intimate. It is really lovely,” Robyn said.

The exhibition, which opened at Central Stories Gallery in Alexandra on March 23, will continue until May 24.

Pictured: Robyn with one of her paintings on the opening night of the exhibition.

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The final day of Warbirds over Wanaka was tinged with drama following the crash of a 1943 Harvard plane at Wanaka Airport, which was given a helping hand by NASA technicians.

The plane, which had performed at the air show as part of the Roaring 40s Harvard display team, crashed at around 9.30 on the morn-ing of Monday March 28, with the cause still unknown. After touching down, the aircraft’s landing gear apparently collapsed, causing it to skid to the side of the runway, bringing its belly down to the runway surface.

Warbirds over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor said that the pilot would be making a

report for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as is normal procedure for an incident of this kind.

Following a pending investigation, results regarding the cause of the crash will come out in due course.

“It was more of a landing mishap than a crash, and it happened once the air show had ended. Our major concern was the safety of the pilot and his passenger, who were luck-ily unharmed, which is the main thing. The emergency services at the airport responded brilliantly,” Ed said.

Luckily, technicians from NASA’s Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF) were on hand to help lift the damaged plane with their knuckleboom crane, safely placing it on to a helicopter dolly so that it could be moved.

Crashed Harvard rescued by NASA

Queenstown Lakes District Council have confirmed a 10.60ha subdivisible block of land at Scurr Heights, Wanaka is about to go on the market for residential development.

The land is already zoned for residential development and will be put out to tender next month. The council’s intention is for a developer to create a subdivision of around 100 residential sections.

Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks said the Wanaka Community Board and QLDC decided to release the land

for sale now based on the public demand for residential land.

“The council wants to transfer the value of this land to other significant community projects or acquisition of other strategic land for the next generation,” he said.

The land at Scurr Heights is on two levels. Sections on the lower level will have mountain views while those on the upper level will also see Lake Wanaka.

Real estate firm Bayleys has been contracted to manage the tender process.

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Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean, who has long backed a change in Easter trading laws, is hopeful that Wanaka businesses will be able to legally open their doors next Easter.

Jacqui Dean said that it seems ludicrous that current Easter trading laws, which prevent businesses in Wanaka from opening on Good Fri-day and Easter Sunday, put business owners in Wanaka at a disadvantage in a town where tourism is one of the biggest earners.

“This Easter we saw many Wanaka businesses being forced to break the law in order to open at Easter. These business owners saw hundreds of tourists and visitors walking past

their doors – of course they were going to open and make the most of it and I don’t begrudge them doing that at all,” she said.

The Government’s proposed law change to allow local councils the right to decide whether shops in their area can trade on Easter Sunday is being discussed and the Waitaki MP is confident that this bill will become law shortly.

“I’m delighted that progress has finally been made on changing the legislation, and I’m looking forward to the day when businesses can choose whether or not they open at Easter without facing a fine. And while the law change might not have been useful for Wanaka retailers this Easter, I’m looking forward to it being in effect by 2017,” she said.


Police continue their serious crash investigation into the cause of a fatal crash on the Luggate-Cromwell Road on Friday March 25. Police and emergency services responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle accident on State Highway 6, 10km outside of Luggate.

As a result of the crash, a 62-year-old woman died at the scene after the van left the road and collided with a drainage bank. The woman was named as Kusum Rohit Kenia from Mumbai, India.

Sergeant Aaron Nicholson said three passen-gers were flown to Dunedin hospital and three were transported to Dunstan hospital. The crash

occurred at approximately 12.30pm. The police are not looking for any other vehicle in respect of the accident.

Two of the occupants have now been discharged from hospital with four remaining at Dunedin hospital in serious but stable conditions.

“The passengers in the vehicle were with a visiting tour group. Another vanload following the vehicle were with the same tour group but were not involved in the accident. It is the same message. Keep your speed down and be aware of what is happening around you,” Sergeant Nicholson said.

As a serious crash investigation is still ongoing, police are not in a position to comment on the likely cause of the crash.

Fatal vehicle crash on Luggate-Cromwell road

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Now that New Zealand has voted to keep its original flag, one Wanaka resident is calling for it to be dis-played more proudly in the town.

Local volunteer Ben Suncin has called for a revamp of Wanaka’s existing flagpoles, saying that it would be best to move the flag further down town, on the corner of Helwick and Ardmore Street, where it would be more visible to residents and tourists.

“Maybe the rest of the town are behind me on this, maybe they are not, but I think the current flag we have here is just a piece of rag and it is a disgrace. We are a top-rate tour-ist town and we should have our flag where people can see it,” Ben said.

Ben, who was in favour of chang-

ing the flag, said that now the country has decided to keep the original one it should be respected by the town.

“It is interesting how our old flag is backed by the country, but this town isn’t even proud enough to fly it now that we have got it. It is my country’s flag and I want to see it displayed more proudly here,” Ben said.

Wanaka Community Board chairwoman Rachel Brown said that there are currently three New Zealand flags flying on council land in Wanaka.

“We have one outside of the QLDC office, which is tattered and due to be replaced soon, one at the war memorial and one outside the lakefront campground. We have no current plans to change position but are always open to discussion,” Rachel said.

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What makes someone who makes chutney for a business spend a Sunday making hundreds of jars of extra chutney? Lorne Knight, from Pirate Pickles, is the chutney master at the fourth Great Autumn Apple Drive at Rippon Hall this week-end. He said making chutney is something he loves doing.

“I got into making chutney at weekends when I was working at an office, and I found it really relaxing,” he said. “I just want to give people the opportunity to find out how easy it is, how creative you can be and how much fun it is.”

Lorne said making chutney is something you can do with your kids, as a big part of the work is chopping and peeling.

“It’s really rewarding to preserve food which might otherwise have gone to waste. Since I moved to New Zealand, I’m much more aware of carbon miles and wastage of food. The Apple Drive is a great way to preserve fruit which was likely to otherwise have gone to waste, and then you can enjoy it in the winter.”

The chutney-making will take place in the morning (9.30am-12.30pm), alongside apple and pear pressing.

“People can bring along any type of fruit or veggies, not just apples,” Lorne said. “There’s no fruit or vegetable we can’t use for chutney. I”ll bring lots of recipes along, but we’ll get creative depending on what turns up.”

There will be lots of fruit already harvested for the apple drive, so people are welcome to come even if they don’t have any surplus fruit to contribute.

“If that’s the case, just bring a knife and chopping board and some jars and empty plastic bottles for juice,” he said.

This year, all the preserving and juicing will be done in the morning, followed by a bring-your-own picnic lunch on Rippon Hall lawn. The afternoon session will be a new one for the Apple Drive, with a Local Food Fair running from 1pm to 4pm, featuring local food workshops and

stalls. Interest is high around the home-brewing workshop from new local beer crew Ground Up Brewing at 1pm, and a fruit tree pruning workshop with Ben Elms aka Dr Compost. Other workshops include making sourdough bread for your family, saving seeds and making kombucha (a fermented tea drink) and fruit syrups.

“We really hope that everyone interested in local food and saving food from waste will pop in at some time during the day, and will find something new to taste or try,” Local Food Wanaka organiser Sophie Ward said.

The day runs 9.30am to 4pm, entry is free but a koha is appreciated to cover costs. More info can be found on the Wanaka Wastebusters website and the Local Food Wanaka facebook page.

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Wanaka Arts Society attracted more than 800 people over the long weekend with its annual Easter exhibition, recognising and commending local artists.

Bannockburn artist Maurice Middleditch the scooped top prize with his watercolour ‘Fiordland Morning.’ Judges praised Maurice’s subtle back lighting which they said brought the contrast and beauty of the morning into the painting.

The Upper Clutha prize went to Wanaka Arts Society’s president Jo Nimmo and her piece ‘Haast,’ which judges said captured the atmosphere of the west coast

with good brush strokes, bringing energy and life into the painting.

Maungawera Valley artist Lizzie Carruthers’ sense of humour earned her the special section prize for her painting of a flying pig entitled ‘it may rain and farmers might be content.’

Other prizes went to Beth Nolan for her mixed media piece ‘memo-ries’ and Gilbert van Reenen for his photo of a tauhou bird, with Jessica Hollow claiming the youth prize.

“All in all it was a very good weekend. We had lovely input from all of the sponsors; without them we couldn’t even do this. We also had sufficient sales across the weekend which will keep members very happy,” president Jo Nimmo said.

The Wanaka and Queenstown market is full of small business owners who are working hard to grow into more substantial operations. The issue many find is that once their business starts to take off that’s when they need more funds to grow or even buy a house. This can create a disconnect, as typically banks will only consider a business’ past trading history when determining its ability to repay a new loan. Borrowing money then becomes difficult, not to mention frustrating, as even though cash flow may be strong, lenders may not be interested if there is insufficient proof to back this up. As a result many business owners have to delay buying or building a home or expanding their business until the new financial year. Businesses that have been trading for less than two years are often in a similar boat.

So what are the options available for business owners wanting to buy or build a home? One option is to work with your accountant/financial planner to establish your cash flow position and profit position. Investing this time early to get the books

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Watching the warbirds fly over Lake Wanaka last Friday brought many happy memories back to former RNZAF pilot Clarrie Berryman.

Clarrie had a long career as a RNZAF Pilot. He did his pilot training in a Tiger Moth and then served in the Pacific Islands flying Kittyhawks and Corsairs in World War II. He also flew Mustangs and was very lucky to learn how to perform an eight-point roll in a Mustang.

After the war he continued his career with the RNZAF and served in Cypress in the 1950s flying Vampires and Venoms. Then Clarrie and his family moved to Singapore where he served in the Malayan emergency as a No 14 Squadron flight commander.

Once back on New Zealand soil he continued working with the RNZAF. He spent some time away from flying before resuming his flying duties with Invercargill company Amphib-ian Airways flying amphibious aircraft between Stewart Island and Invercargill.

He then became a flight testing officer for Civil Aviation testing pilots

for their private and professional licences. In the 1960s he moved to Christchurch and flew for Mt Cook Airlines. This was his last post before retiring from flying. He also trained pilots to fly the Fokker friendship for Air New Zealand before he retired to Wanaka in the late 1980s. He has lived here ever since.

Clarrie’s interest in aviation didn’t end with his retirement. He volunteered at the now closed New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum in Wanaka and loved attending the Warbirds Over Wanaka Inter- national Airshow.

“I enjoyed watching the Lithuanian pilot Jurgis Kairys doing rolls around the DC3. That was a bit of fun,” Clarrie said.

I asked him which aircraft he enjoyed flying the most.

“The Corsair was a very fine aero-plane in its time. It was pretty quick. It had a 400 horsepower motor and it could go,” the 91-year-old former RNZAF pilot said.

Pictured: Clarrie Berryman watching the Catalina flying boat swoop over Lake Wanaka at the free community airshow for Warbirds over Wanaka.

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The Wanaka Sun had five double tickets to give away to Hollie Smith’s gig in the Albert Town Tavern (8pm, April 1). The winners of a double pass each are Harmony Gaw, Karen Wells, Nicola Mann, Anna Buckingham and Richard James Henderson. Please check your private messages for details.

Nursery sessions move to afternoonsThe Tuesday and Wednesday volunteer nursery sessions at Te Kakano will be changed from the morning to the afternoon (1pm to 4pm) as of Tuesday April 5.

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KIM REILLYFederated Farmers The Government recently proposed changes to the Resource Management Act, with public submissions closing mid March. Like other organisations, councils and individuals we had long been awaiting reform to improve the Act’s efficiency and effectiveness.

However, having fully evaluated the proposed changes, we think it is unlikely to achieve many of the outcomes sought or needed.

In our view, the Government has missed the opportunity to make real and meaningful changes to the way New Zealand approaches the sustainable management of its resources.

It’s quite evident from the proposals that the key driver for change was the Auckland housing crisis.

Unfortunately, the remainder of issues expe-rienced by Resource Management Act (RMA) practitioners, plan users and industry groups across New Zealand are largely left wanting.

Both case law and experience has shown that the existing principles in the RMA are inade-quate and have at times resulted in questionable decisions. Yet, no meaningful changes have been proposed in this area.

Similarly, while provision is made for manda-tory iwi consultation at all stages of plan prepa-rations, there is no equivalent acknowledgement of the need to consult with the land-owners

directly affected by proposed plan changes.The Bill places increased reliance on col-

laborative planning processes. However, our experience to date has shown that the success or effectiveness of these has been mixed.

Some processes have worked well. But others have appeared to be more check-box exer-cises or have been brought to a premature end because of indiscriminate deadlines or council planning budgets.

In our view, the collaborative process provisions proposed need a rethink, to ensure resource users continue to have a reason to be involved in them, and to ensure processes provide for good outcomes and solutions.

Perhaps the proposal of most concern to a range of parties will be the increased power for government to intervene in resource man-agement issues.

Overall, rather than cut red-tape and improve efficiency and effectiveness in resource manage-ment processes, the Bill as proposed could actually reduce the opportunity for public input into resource management processes and local decision making, while increasing associ-ated costs.

A better approach for Government might be to address the Auckland housing crisis issue directly through the existing Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas legislation, and leave the important job of improving Resource Management legislation for another day.

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As long as water skiers pay for it not rates funded.

We’ve already got not one but two really big lakes, with many protected corners for waterskiing on. I could suggest one recreational user group with a heck of a lot more than 40 participants who could benefit from the securing of land and development of facilities. One that brings tour-ism to Wanaka as part of a much wider explosion of participation and facilities in the region, and that’s the mountain bikers. I’d much rather see the council secure the future of Sticky Forest from the hands of development and designate it as a public recreational reserve before even paying a moment’s notice to the thought of donating public land for a private waterski facility to be used by a small minority.

Yeah, sorry, that’s right next to our house (and quite a few others). I didn’t really build there because I love the omnipresent drone of wakeboard boats and seemingly obligatory loud music blasting out of their speakers. Nor am I keen on a 700m long stagnant sandfly breeding facility. Rather telling that the group proposing this didn’t even canvas residents before moving forward with this. There are already facilities like this on private land in Wanaka, well away from residential areas, perhaps the club should look for land like that.

The adventure capital of the world needs a man made lake, great idea, expand the sport.

A private lake on council land? Let’s maybe look at land that needs saving by the council ie Sticky Forest.

Great idea!! Good to see people thinking out-side the square. Wanaka needs more facilities like this. Very proactive and innovative.

What a fantastic idea. The lake gets danger-ously busy for waterskiing at certain times of the year and this would provide a safe environment for our children to learn. It would also be tucked away where anyone who doesn’t want to see it doesn’t have to, I fully support it!

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Jody TuffsJody is our wonderful Curtain Consult-ant. She will help you select the right blinds, curtains and colours to perfectly suit your home. Her eye for detail and flair for all things beautiful will take the pressure off your next decorating de-cision. On the weekends, Jody replaces the high heels and tape measure with motorcross boots and bike.

Selena Templer, OwnerSelena opened the Cromwell Guthrie Bowron store nearly 10 years ago and has watched the growth throughout the Central Otago region go from strength to strength. Selena is excited to now be able to offer new and existing customers the convenience of being able to have all their decorating needs at their fingertips in Wanaka.

Guthrie Bowron has been New Zealand’s trusted name in decorating for over 120 years. We offer a free in-home consultation, measure and quote on any aspect of your decoration. With leading brands like DULUX, GODFREY HIRST, FELTEX, TORLYS, PORCELANOSA, JAMES DUNLOP, CHARLES PARSONS & LUXAFLEX, we have you covered from ceilings to floors.

Meet the team of Guthrie Bowron Wanaka

Every sale in April goes in the draw to win one of two $500 Guthrie Bowron gift vouchers

Grand Opening

Monday 4th April

28 Reece Crescent Wanaka | ph 03 443 8176 | www.guthriebowron.co.nz

Glass artists Ola & Marie Höglund

welcome you to their home gallery

Ph. 03 442 7210 | Mob. 027 804 7454 | www.hoglundartglass.com

ART GLASS | PAINTINGS GLASS LIGHTING | GLASS JEWELLERY

1767 Luggate-Cromwell Road (25 mins from Wanaka) OPEN DAILY


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BODY AND MIND

HOT QIGONG at Hot Yoga Fusion. Come and enjoy deep re-laxation for body and mind rejuvenation. Friday 7.15pm. Contact: James 027 528 0396 [email protected]

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Jacqui Dean MP FOR WAITAKI

OAMARU OFFICE: 127 Thames St, Oamaru 9400 Ph: 03 434 7325 | 0800 MP [email protected] | www.jacquidean.co.nz

Jacqui is in Central Otago regularly, please phone the office for an appointment.

Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Jacqui Dean MP, 127 Thames, Oamaru

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CONCRETE GRINDINGCONCRETE POLISHING

021 03 02 730

METAMORPHIC FOOT massage facilitates healing flow throughout the body’s meridians. Subtle, restorative. Nurture you! $40 sessions. Jennifer 022 097 4596 SHIATSU/THERAPEUTIC& SPORTS/REMEDIAL Massage, Experienced, qualified therapists. Get your body permanent free from pain&Balanced.We use a combination techniques /Trigger-point and Miyo fascial [email protected]/0212601724 WANT TO learn to heal yourself & others with energy? Peter Caughey’s Qigong Teacher Training course is coming to town this 15-17 April! Advanced practitioners and beginners welcome. Check out www.petercaughey.com for more info. ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS BARS sessions facilitate relaxation, balancing--general alignment with the goodness you are ready to receive. Jennifer 0220974596

FOR LEASE

CHARMING RETRO caravan sleeps 2 with access to shared kitchen and bath in Hawea. $75/night :) 022 097 4596 KAMP MARQUEE HIRE Unique rectangular, oval and round marquees; event design and crea-tion. Phone 02102934268 or [email protected]

SERVICES

ALPINE Paddleboards have some amazing deals for the summer! Boards, Paddles & accessories . Call 0211858001 ELECTRICITY/WATER NEED a line under an Existing Building/Driveway, NO disruption use the Trenchless Way. Registered Drainlayer. Ph Callum 021447393 WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000 TERRA SERVICES for good, fast, efficient performance. Section clearing, building site prepara-tion, brush removal, driveway installation-name it! Steve Rumore 027 222 6600 NEED A portable chiller trailer for your function or wedding? Come and speak to us at Wanaka Liquor Centre. 1 Ardmore Street. Ph 03 443 1466 BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO un-derwire private appointment ph 443 9425 PROSTHESIS (BREAST form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take care of your claim Appointment phone 443 9425 WANT YOUR colours done? Always look your best? Book an appointment with experienced Colour Consultant 4439425 BIKEPACKING - multi-day adventuring on your bike. Get gear and advice at Good Rotations, Anderson Road. www.goodrotations.co 03 443 4349. NEED WOOD SPLIT?? We will use our new mobile splitter in tandem with our Bobcat to dis-patch it quickly! Steve 027 222 6600 MINI MUSCLES Indoor Movement, Music and Play at Proactive Gym. Every Friday. 9.30am for crawlers & walkers under 2 years, 10.30am for 2, 3 & 4 year olds & 11am for babies. Everyone welcome. $5 p/hr, $1 for extra children. VASECTOMYS AVAILABLE here in Wanaka with Dr Simon Brebner at Aspiring Medical Centre. Ph 443 0725 for an appointment to discuss. STEVE RUMORE restores, repairs and custom builds caravans including teardrops, mo-torhomes, slide-ons. 25 years’ experience. Great references. 027 222 6600 INEXPENSIVE WOODSTACKING! 14 & Keen for wood cutting or stacking ($8 per cubic metre), lawn mowing or other jobs. Nicholas 027 470 3170.

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD4WINTER: QUALITY well SEASONED DRY old pine. 3 or 6m3 loads available: PH/TXT 0278438901 or email [email protected] SWING MOORING, handy location near Eely point, suitable for most vessels, $7,000. Ph 027 2426252 BEAUTIFUL CHINA tea cup bird feeders, great for attracting wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Makes the perfect present. $25. Phone or text 021 680 110 DID YOU see that awesome TEARDROP CARAVAN at the A&P Show?! Steve Rumore 0272226600 or www.adventurecaravans.co.nz to make one yours!! AGEE PRESERVING jars 4 sale ph or txt 021 680 110 ENTERPRISING COLLEGE student offering $12 banana boxes FULL of fine macrocarpa hand-split kindling, delivered. Ring or text Nicholas. Fantastic firestarter! 027 470 3170

EMPLOYMENT

VAN DRIVER required - this is a 5 hour a week paid position, must be able to lift heavy ob-jects. Please drop off your Cv to Amanda at the Salvation Army Family Store or email [email protected]

NOTICES

WANAKA Salvation Army Family Store. Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 4pm. We look forward to seeing you here! DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop then in to the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. WHO’S BEEN to Archangel or Bannock Brae? There are lots of fabulous local wine stories that we want to share with you! www.wanakawinetours.com WINETRAIL (946387) BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rudy for infor-mation 027 703 4037 WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.

Wanaka Marina Limited wishes to advise that in terms of the company’s resource consentconditions, there will be chemical weed control measures taking place during the month of April 2016 depending on weather conditions. The chemical, Diquat, will be applied within 25 metres of the marina structure by ERMA approved licensed applicator, Landcare Services Limited.Access to the marina and surrounding water ways will be restricted during the period ofapplication. Signage will be placed in the area to notify to public of the restricted access. This notice is given in accordance with the Otago Regional Council Water Use & Management policy under clause 12:7.1.1ii

For further details please feel free to contact the applicator Graeme Larcombe on 027-222 5467or the Marina Secretary Shane Gibson on 03-443-0086.

Providing the Wanaka Area and surrounding districts with practical, peace of mind

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Copeland Ashcroft Law provides employment law advice to assist you with:

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• Interpretingandapplyingemploymentlaw

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CarolynwillbeintheWanakaOfficeeveryMonday21 Brownston Street, Wanaka

E [email protected] 027 836 2230

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YourEmployment/Health&SafetyLawyers

CarolynMoffatSolicitor

Want to work with an award winning team? We would love to hear from you. We work on some of the best architectural, cladding, tray and corrugate projects in the region.Do you have….5+ years’ experienceYour own toolsA good work ethicQuality workmanship

ROOFER REQUIRED

If you are looking for career progression email [email protected] Must be in Wanaka long term, would consider sponsoring the right applicant.

Dave 021 766 307Ruffy 021 591 931

P.O Box 154, [email protected] aboutroofing.co.nz


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2008 VW GOLF TSI.GT-1.4 Litre. Supercharged. Auto/Tiptronic.Prestine in silver. 81,000km $145002006 HONDA ODDYSEY 2.4 Litre 86000kms Auto/Tiptronic 7 seater Gunmetal Grey. Tidy $109952005 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 Litre Auto/Tiptronic 121000Kms Silver. Very Tidy Tow bar $129952004 NISSAN ELGRAND.3.5 Litre 102000Kms 2WD $159992007 MAZDA 2 1.5 Litre 75000kms NZ New Classic Model in Cherry Red. Economy. As new. $109952005 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4 Litre 187000Kms Auto /Tiptronic Fully Serviced. $69951998 SUZUKI SIERRA 1.3 Litre 5 Speed Manual 81000kms Soft Top Roll Bars Hi/Lo 2WD New Mudgrip Tyres $99951993 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 V8 Auto Removable Hard Top Only 110000Kms Prestine Example $145002002 HONDA ACCORD 2.4 Litre 88000kms Auto/Tiptronic Silver $89951998 TOYOTA STARLET 108,000kms Auto 2 Owners New Tyres WOF REGO Very Tidy $3495

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LAUNDROMAT - LPG - SHOWER - ATMCONVENIENCE STORE - CARWASH

*NEW* Brushless carwash

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Laurdromat - shower - LPG - carwash - ATM. Redeem your FUELUP supermarket fuel discount vouchers at Caltex Wanaka. Free WiFi for laundromat customers. Large convenience store with groceries, hot food, flowers, party ice, snow chains, automotive supplies. Open 6am - 11 pm daily.

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Laurdromat - shower - LPG - carwash - ATM. Redeem your FUELUP supermarket fuel discount vouchers at Caltex Wanaka. Free WiFi for laundromat customers. Large convenience store with groceries, hot food, flowers, party ice, snow chains, automotive supplies. Open 6am - 11 pm daily.

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SALES TEAM LEADER

* Frock.er (n) - One who loves 47Frocks.

The style suppliers of Wanaka, 47Frocks offers local and visiting fashionistas the latest ranges from top New Zealand and international designers and upcoming brands.

Our side-by-side stores showcase these luxe collections, with our fun team of Frockers*, passionate about fashion and cosmetics, helping our clients find the style that best reflects who they are.

As our Sales Team Leader you will:• Strive to achieve sales success• Bring your contagious positive energy and excellent communication skills to coach and inspire the team, leading by example• Satisfy your insatiable appetite for up-to-the-second fashion trends and style our fabulous clients daily

We offer a competitive base wage with bonuses and generous staff discounts. This is a rostered full time position and will include weekend and holidays hours. Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Could you be our next fantastic Frocker? To apply please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Applications close Friday, 15 April.

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GOOD ROTATIONS bike shop, open Wed-Fri 11am-6pm. Your e-bike, urban bike and bikepack-ing specialist. www.goodrotations.co, 034434349.

WANTED

VOLUNTEERS required at The Salvation Army Family store if you have some free time and would like to be part of a team which makes a difference, come and see us. CLEAN SUPERMARKET bags needed– can you please drop these off to the Salvation Army Family Store- thank you.

WHAT’S ON

LALALAND LOUNGE Bar Wanaka. Open daily from 4pm – 2.30am. Upstairs, 99 Ardmore Street. NEW! TARRAS SOCIAL FITNESS CLUB” - Pilates, JazzFit & WalkingPlus group fitness for the “Forties Forward” market. 736 Luggage-Tarras Rd. $10/class includes free coffee afterwards! For details and timetable of classes starting April phone Nancy 0221562508 or email [email protected]. Introductory special - 2 for the price of 1! GENTLE YOGA with Jennifer Rumore. Weds in Wanaka 9:30AM. $12 classes & all welcome at 557 Aubrey Rd. 022 097 4596 :) WANAKA BREASTFEEDING Support Drop-in is this Monday 4th April @ Plunket, 1030-1130. Join us for a cuppa

New season, Opening day Saturday, 2nd April 2016, 12 noon

All welcome.9 hole country course. Fully affiliated to NZ Golf.

$150 annual subs. Phone 445 2222.

TARRAS GOLF CLUB

9 hole country course. Fully affiliated to NZ Golf.

$150 annual subs.Phone 03 445 2020

EMPLOYMENT


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Lake Hawea 16 Bodkin Street 2 A 1 F 2 I

Auction 3pm, Friday 22 April 2016

(unless sold prior)

Ray White Office, 1 Helwick Street, Wanaka

View Open Home or By Appointment

www.rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21280

Joss Harris, Jayne MacDonald

021 220 7693,021 909 821

[email protected]

[email protected]

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Auction 3pm, Friday 22 April 2016

(unless sold prior)



rwwanaka.co.nz/WNK21280

Joss Harris, Jayne MacDonald

021 220 7693,021 909 821

[email protected]

[email protected]


Property Ladder Level One

First Home, Bach or Investment?

Fall in love when you poke your

head inside this iconic cottage at

Lake Hawea - a skip to the ice

cream shop, handy to the tennis

courts, and only a holler from the

waters edge. If you are looking to

enter the market in the Lakes

District, this is your best bet.

Hawea Flat Lot 6 McLennan Road

For Sale $220,000

View By Appointment


Anna Findlay 0274 383 640

[email protected]


For Sale $220,000

View By Appointment



[email protected]


Great Spot - Great Price

Elevated looking out over Hawea

Flat sits the last remaining site

available in Hawea Heights. Enjoy a

private, rural feeling on over an acre

with a gorgeous outlook to

Grandview and across the Flats

stretching towards Lake Hawea &

the mountains beyond. A titled site

with power, water and phone to the

boundary, this is an opportunity you

won’t want to miss. Enjoy the rural

lifestyle this wee community offer.

Wanaka 80 Infinity Drive 4 A 2 C 2 F 2 I

For Sale By Negotiation



Duncan and Kelly Good 0274 488 321

[email protected]


For Sale By Negotiation




[email protected]


North Facing New

This brand new four bedroom

home, complete with two living

areas and good garaging, provides

an ideal holiday pad, rental

investment or family home in one of

Wanaka’s most sort after

neighbourhoods of Peninsula Bay.

It’s slightly elevated, and north

facing aspect that takes in Mount

Gold, ensures you will be soaked in

sunshine. Get in quick with this busy

Wanaka property market, call today.

Wanaka 21e Gordon Road 3 A 2 F 2 I 2 K 1 N

Auction 3pm, Fri 8th April 2016 (unless sold prior)


View Sat 1pm or By Appintment



[email protected]


Auction 3pm, Fri 8th April 2016 (unless sold prior)


View Sat 1pm or By Appintment



[email protected]


Gucci on Gordon with Giant

Garage

Looking for that no fuss, easy care,

lock up and leave base in Wanaka,

then don’t go past this wonderfully

appointed three bedroom

Apartment located on the fringe of

town. Just like the handbags Gucci

is famous for, there is a great mix of

style and functionality with the

designer kitchen, spacious living and

enormous garage.

Wanaka 14 Urquhart Place 4 A 1 B 2 C 1 D 2 F 2 I

For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 11 April 16

(unless sold prior)

View Sat & Wed 12pm or By Appointment



[email protected]


For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm 11 April 16

(unless sold prior)

View Sat & Wed 12pm or By Appointment



[email protected]


The Edge of Design

Far from your typical floor plan,

much thought has gone into this

Steve Humpherson designed home,

with unique spaces that have been

designed to take full advantage of

their purpose as well as the flow of

the home. Positioned in a quiet cul-

de-sac in an elevated & established

position to enjoy enviable views we

suggest your early inspection.

Wanaka 695 Aubrey Road 5 A 1 D 3 F 2 I

For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm, 11th Apr 16 (unless

sold prior)

View Saturday 12pm or By Appointment


Rachel Walsh 0274 432 683

[email protected]


For Sale Deadline Sale 4pm, 11th Apr 16 (unless

sold prior)

View Saturday 12pm or By Appointment



[email protected]


Panoramic Hideaway

Privately situated high on the hill you

can sit and enjoy the last of the

evening sun while taking in the

magnificent panoramic vistas of the

surrounding mountains. Nestled into

5,000m2 of land you are assured of

your privacy in a established

location with Mt Iron as your back

drop. The owner has purchased

elsewhere and is committed to

selling this wonderful property.

Lake Hawea 10 Drake Place 4 A 2 F 2 I

For Sale $690,000

View By Appointment



[email protected]


For Sale $690,000

View By Appointment



[email protected]


Heavenly Hawea

If you’re looking for a private,

sheltered family home to raise the

kids, then be sure to get your boots

inside the door of 10 Drake Place.

Set down a peaceful cul-de-sac

located in a fantastic community,

Lake Hawea has much to offer.

Enjoy cycling along the lake and

river tracks, surf on the artificial

wave, or take the kids for a water ski

on that glistening blue lake. Call to

view today.

Jackson Bay Lot 1-7 Neils Beach Road

For Sale $115,000

View By Appointment



[email protected]


For Sale $115,000

View By Appointment



[email protected]


Neils Beach Sections

If you fancy getting away from it all

and enjoy the great outdoors then

these seven sections in Neils Beach

are worth a look. Being only minutes

down the road from the Jackson

Bay boat ramp, an easy walk to the

beach and close to the rivers make

Neils Beach the perfect South

Westland location. Sections are

priced at $115,000 and range in

size from 1,062m2 to 2,204m2.



Bridge: Wed 23 March Matukituki Pairs: N/S, 1st Alan Chisholm/Morag Chisholm, 2nd Carol Orbell/Sue Orbell, 3rd Pam Miller/Jan Wynn-Williams. E/W 1st Charles Kiewiet/Elizabeth Irvine, 2nd Maurice Kelly/John Kelly, 3rd John Hogg/Carolyn Field. Mon 28

March: N/S Vivienne Christie/Errol Kelly 63.99%, Ian McDonald/Dorothy McDonald 54.46%, Liz Hawker/Martin Unwin 52.68%. E/W Jan Baird/Jenny Johnston 61.01%, Sherril Harries/Maggie Stratford 56.25%, Joy Baxter/Linda Sutton 50.89%

SPORT RESULTS

Resource Consent Application Resource Management Act 1991Details of the resource consent application and submission forms are available in the offices at Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown; 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown; 33-35 Reece Crescent, Wanaka and 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka during normal office hours (8.00am to 5.00pm). You can also download these from our website: www.qldc.govt.nz

Scott Family Trust – RM150305

A description of the activity to which the application relates is: Subdivision consent is sought to subdivide Lot 4-5 DP 23508 into four lots, to identify a residential building platform on proposed Lot 2, and to amalgamate proposed Lot 1 with proposed Lot 4, and proposed Lot 2 with proposed Lot 3. Land use consent is also sought to breach an internal boundary setback for buildings.

Access to the new lots is provided directly from an existing private road off Old School Road, currently used to access the existing dwelling on the subject site.

It is proposed to provide Lot 2 with reticulated power and telecommunication services. It is proposed to dispose of wastewater and stormwater on site. Potable water is proposed to be supplied from an existing bore on the subject site.

The location in respect of which this application relates is situated at: 35 Old School Road, Wakatipu Basin

ADDRESS FOR SERVICE FOR APPLICANT: CO/- Werner MurrayLandpro LimitedPO Box 302Cromwell [email protected]

Submissions will be received until 28 April 2016, and must be served on the Consent Authority, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348.

These must be dated, signed by you, and include the following information:

1. Your name, postal address, telephone number, and fax number if applicable.2. Details of the application in respect of which you are making the submission including

location and the Resource Consent number.3. Whether you support or oppose the application.4. Your submission, with reasons.5. The decision you wish the consent authority to make.6. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

Any person may make a submission on the application, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the application relates that:

a. adversely affects the environment; andb. does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

You may make a submission in writing or electronically to Queenstown Lakes District Council (details below). The submission should be in the format of Form 13. Copies of this form are available on the website: www.qldc.govt.nz

Address for Service for Consent Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council Private Bag 50072 Queenstown 9348 Phone: 03 441 0499 Email: [email protected] Dated: 30 March 2016

Closure of Streets to Ordinary Vehicular TrafficPURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1974, notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of holding the 2016 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Balloon Launch:

Roads to be Closed: Mount Barker Road 2.2 kilometres from State Highway 6Period of Closure: Friday 1 April 2016 from 0700 to 1100

Alternative Dates: If launch aborted 0700 to 1100 Saturday 2 April 2016 or the first consecutive day thereafter from 0600 to 1000 until successful launch

(NB: the launch is weather dependant, so the proposed closure time will be postponed to the following day until suitable conditions exist)

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Amended Meeting ScheduleThe QLDC April Meeting Schedule has been amended as follows:

Amended Meeting:

Extraordinary Meeting of the Queenstown Lakes District Council – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Tuesday 5 April 2016 at 1.00pm.The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: 1. Adoption of the supporting documents for the 2016/17 Annual Plan and adoption of the

consultation documents;2. Delegation of powers to hear submissions, and make recommendations and ‘decisions on

submissions’ on the designations included in the Proposed District Plan; 3. Marine Parade Street Scape; and4. Appointment of District Licencing Committee Members.

Item 4 will be held with the public excluded pursuant to Section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (to protect the privacy of natural persons including deceased natural persons).

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N O T I C E B O A R D

STAFF REPORTERWanaka Sun

Otago Regional Council (ORC) is throwing its weight behind the efforts to find and contain the pest agricultural weed velvetleaf.

ORC environmental monitoring and operations director Scott MacLean said council staff and farmers in the region were working together to identify and contain any areas affected by the pest plant, following ten confirmed reports in the region so far.

Velvetleaf is an invasive weed that is very

successful at competing with crops for nutrients, space and water which has significant impacts on crop production.

Farmers who have planted fodder beet seed should be particularly vigilant in checking crops, as imported fodder beet seed is the common denominator in all infestations to date, particu-larly Kyros and Bangor varieties.

Scott said that if found, no attempt should be made to remove velvetleaf plants. Instead, photograph the plants, mark their location and call 0800809966. Advice can be found at mpi.govt.nz.

Hunt for aggressive velvetleaf continues


Three talented New Zealand ladies bring The Woolshed Tour to Wanaka next week in associa-tion with Farmstrong, a mental health initiative designed to give farmers the skills and resources to live well throughout long stints on the farm.

Canterbury country bumpkin Amelia Dunbar and Auckland city slicker Emma Newborn attempt to bridge their urban/rural divide by playing their ‘Sons of a Bitch’ comedy act as dogs, teaming up with witty folk singer-songwriter Mel Parsons to perform at Glendhu Station on April 7 and Luggate Hall on April 8.

“You can expect a night where you can fill your belly, slap your thighs and shake your bonbons,”

Amelia and Emma said. “We all have brand new shows. It will be

music, hilarity and feel-good-community fun,” Mel added.

“Mental health and wellbeing is something we feel very strongly about, especially in a sector prone to battling quietly in times of hardship,” they said.

Mel said that the trio felt connected to rural communities, especially as she and Amelia grew up on farms.

“Farmstrong is such a great initiative and we genuinely feel privileged to be taking its message out on the road with us,” Mel said.

Tickets are available at eventfinda.co.nz. Pictured: Sons of a Bitch and Mel Parsons on

The Woolshed Tour.

Woolshed trio shout about Farmstrong

151 – 153 Ardmore Street Wanaka

Ph 443 2040

Come for breakfast Fresh baking & quality coffee

Stay for a meetingOr a lazy lakefront lunch

Greet the evening with tapasFine NZ wines

Craft beer on tap

Transform your day into something special

Get Your Daily ServingOf Fresh Magic

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GLENDA TURNBULLWanaka Sun

Meg Harraway has been selected for the un-der-17 New Zealand waterski training squad after taking gold in the under-17 slalom event at the New Zealand Waterski Championships over Easter.

The championships, held at Lake Crichton just south of Christchurch, had competitors from all across the country. Meg also took out silver in the jump section of the event and silver in the overall competition. This was only the second time that she had competed in the jump section and she was happy with the results.

“I felt pretty happy to see that all my hard work paid off and happy to see the results that came out,” Meg said.

She was surprised by the second place in the jump section.

“We don’t have a jump in Wanaka and I had to travel to Timaru and Christchurch to train. I have been going up every weekend to train fro the jump section for the past month. I’m hoping to save enough money to train in the USA so that I get picked for the team. It is going to be a busy

few months,” Meg said. Meg heads off to training camp in a few

weeks to train with the goal of making the New Zealand team for the World Championships in Chile next season.

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STAFF REPORTERWanaka Sun

Skier Sam Lee has claimed his first major international win on the Freeride World Qualifier Tour at the Axamer Lizum three star event.

“The face was a pretty difficult one to pick a line on, with lots of sharp rocks buried under a thin layer of new snow catching a bunch

of people out. I went for a technical drop at the top that no one else hit and followed it up with some smaller hits down the fall line to the finish,” Sam said.

“I wanted to do a bigger drop at the bottom but couldn't find anything that really felt good so I just put together smaller stuff.

“I had a heap of fun skiing my line so to win was a great bonus."

First international win for Sam

Entries are now open for the 22nd edition of the Merino Muster. Held at Snow Farm, the race is an associate member event of the Worldloppet series.There are four cross-country ski race distances,

the 42km Merino Muster, 21km snow Rake, 7km Straggle Muster and, for participants aged under ten, the Mini Muster.The annual event takes place on September 3. Early bird registration will be open until August 3.

Meg takes gold at championships

Twenty-second Merino Muster entries open

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PHOTO: GERARD HARRAWAY

Wanaka Sun | 31 March - 6 April 2016 | Edition 759

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